The curtain is closing this month on the historical Pittsburgh Playhouse in Oakland, but it will rise again when Point Park University this fall unveils its new theater Downtown, a space with a history of its own.

It’s never a bad idea to wrap your night around a trip to the movies. Unless you know your theaters, however, you’ll be in the dark about how to make the most of the evening. If you’re looking to stretch out your moviegoing experience, we recommend these five local spots.